Sunday, December 28, 2014

Slow and Easy Sunday

The beds need changing, the bathrooms need scrubbing and the laundry needs to be done, but today is going to be a day to rest. After all….it is Sunday.

Christmas was wonderful and exciting around here and now is the time to sit back, enjoy the Christmas music and be thrilled by the peace in this Christmas season.

Our gang all gathered on Christmas Eve. Things are always unpredictable with a large family and we ended up with one little grandson in the E.R. with an asthma attack. He was released Christmas morning and able to celebrate at home with his family. This was taken before he got so ill.
The best gift of all was this great gathering the children did for us of the grandchildren. Updated photos of the kids are the only thing that I ever want and this is perfect.

So…..today I have been relaxing with a little hand stitching. I really enjoy the counted cross stitch and hope to do more of it in 2015. Having the right tools for the job always makes such a difference. In the past I have used a circular hoop for my stitching and have recently been introduced to a different framing device – a Q Snap frame. It holds the fabric so much tighter than my old system and doesn’t leave a “ring” marking.

I am stitching on DMC Laguna 28 and love the way the design is stitching out. I am finding that the eyes are not what they used to be and I think I need to invest in a magnifying glass that will attach to my nifty little light. Another new to me little device is this great magnet to mark my spot. Madam Samm makes them and they are great also for holding your needle and scissors when not in use as the magnet is incredibly strong.

The finished project is going to be part of the Tammy Bag blog hop in January so you will have to stick around to see what becomes of my slow stitching.

I’ll close here and get back to stitching after I share two pictures from our Christmas celebration. The first is of the youngest grandbaby and my mom together.

The older kids exchange gifts with each other and I had to chuckle with this outfit that was gifted. Since it is also his school colors we were all daring him to try wearing it to school.

What a fantastic family photo! Sorry one little tyke got sick, but happy he was able to rejoin the family. I love doing cross stitch, but I've never used any type of hoop. Can't wait to see what you're making.

Love seeing your beautiful family together. Pleased the little one was able to join in for Christmas.Fabulous photo of the granndies. They are all growing up sew fast.Look forward to seeing your cross stitch grow. the frame looks great.

What a fabulous photo of all your family! So glad the little one is better...that asthma is tricky, we always travel with meds & nebulizers and fortunately as the kids get older it seems we use them less. I used to cross-stitch a lot when we were first married and in a tiny apt and love the q-snap also. If you have a couple of sizes you can mix/match if it works to have a long narrow opening and you don't want a big square in your bag. Happy New Year!

I am always happy to see pictures of your family. Sorry to hear about the ER episode though - but I am happy to hear he is all well! Your mother is beautiful!!! And that outfit -- that is TOO funny! :)

I can't wait to see what you are stitching. I am really thinking about quitting my "day" job. :)

Our family never remembers to take a group photo when we get together. No doubt we'll all regret that one day! Your family photos are wonderful.

I'm sorry I haven't been reading and commenting. Due to our move in April, I am many months behind in my blog reading so have just decided to go with whatever Feedly has available now rather than try to go back to February 2014 and read through 200+ blogs!

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I go by many titles - daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend. My husband and I have been married for 47 years and have five children. Our four sons and one daughter are all married and have blessed us with 29 grandchildren. It's a wonderful life!
For 30 years I worked as a R.N. in obstetrics which included labor and delivery, nursery and NICU.